Construction Built On Core Values Ryan Companies, known for its commitment to providing the very best in commercial real estate, has started a new employee resource group. Dating back to the 1930s, when it was originally founded as Ryan Lumber and Coal, Ryan Companies has a long history of working in construction, design, and development of buildings. “At Ryan Companies, we believe the value of the buildings we design, develop, finance, manage, and construct is about more than dollars and cents—it’s also about the value they bring to the people who use them and the communities that surround them,” says Jacob Yates, construction analyst at Ryan Companies. “That’s why we focus first on the ‘why’ so we can give life to your vision and achieve the best possible outcome.”